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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the pages 3 – 4 and 10 to ensure safe use of this product.
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DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
GR-D290 GR-D270
Please visit our Homepage on the World Wide Web for Digital Video Camera:
GETTING STARTED
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VIDEO RECORDING & PLAYBACK DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (D.S.C.) RECORDING & PLAYBACK
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http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/cyber/
For Accessories:
http://www.jvc.co.jp/english/accessory/
ADVANCED FEATURES
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REFERENCES
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TERMS
Back cover
For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which is located on the bottom of the camcorder. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No. To deactivate the demonstration, set “DEMO MODE” to “OFF”. (੬ pg. 31, 33)
INSTRUCTIONS
LYT1354-001A
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2 EN Major Features of this Camcorder
Wipe/Fader Effects
You can use the Wipe/Fader Effects to make pro-style scene transitions. (੬ pg. 41)
Fade in
Backlight Compensation
Simply pressing the BACK LIGHT button brightens the image darkened by backlight. (੬ pg. 40) ● You can also select a spot metering area so that more precise exposure compensation is available. (੬ pg. 40, Spot Exposure Control)
Fade out
Program AE with Special Effects
For example, “SPORTS” mode allows fastmoving images to be captured one frame at a time, for vivid, stable slow-motion. (੬ pg. 42)
Data Battery
You can check the battery status by simply pressing the DATA button. (੬ pg. 14)
BATTERY CONDITION
100% 50%
MAX TIME LCD min FINDER min
0%
LED Light
You can brighten the subject in the dark place with the LED Light. (੬ pg. 37)
Live Slow
You can record and play back precious or hard-to-see moments at a slow speed. The sound is recorded and played back in real time. (੬ pg. 37)
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
NOTES: ● The rating plate (serial number plate) and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit. ● The rating information and safety caution of the AC Adapter are on its upper and lower sides. This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION:
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS: ● This camcorder is designed to be used with NTSC-type color television signals. It cannot be used for playback with a television of a different standard. However, live recording and LCD monitor/viewfinder playback are possible anywhere. ● This product includes patented and other proprietary technology and will operate only with JVC Data Battery. Use the JVC BN-VF707U/VF714U/VF733U battery packs and, to recharge them or to supply power to the camcorder from an AC outlet, use the provided multi-voltage AC Adapter. (An appropriate conversion adapter may be necessary to accommodate different designs of AC outlets in different countries.)
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C (212°F) or incinerate. Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025. Danger of explosion or Risk of fire if the battery is incorrectly replaced. ● Dispose of used battery promptly. ● Keep away from children. ● Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
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When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on a shelf, make sure that it has sufficient space on all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm (3-15/16") or more on both sides, on top and at the rear). Do not block the ventilation holes. (If the ventilation holes are blocked by a newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able to get out.) No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be considered and the local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not use this equip.